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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Richmond	863969	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Endowment per Student $863,969 2.1% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
2	Villanova University	129530	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Endowment per Student $129,530 6.3% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
3	Hampton University	118039	62.25	810 – 1,100	28576	42721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Endowment per Student $118,039 1.5% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
4	Hofstra University	92350	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $92,350 5.1% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
5	University of Delaware	77024	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Endowment per Student $77,024 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
6	Northeastern University	54801	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34770	78413	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 72% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 96%....Read more Endowment per Student $54,801 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
7	Campbell University	52004	87.2	1,020 – 1,220	24517	45511	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Based in Buies Creek, Campbell University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $52,004 5.4% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,511
8	Elon University	51966	66.35	1,150 – 1,340	41849	58082	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Elon University Elon, NC Endowment per Student $51,966 0.9% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $41,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
9	Drexel University	51340	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Endowment per Student $51,340 5.0% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
10	Monmouth University	33029	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $33,029 33.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$863,969 2.1%

22.2%

1,440 – 1,540

$35,263

$67,927

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$129,530 6.3%

27.0%

1,410 – 1,510

$37,946

$84,905

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$118,039 1.5%

62.3%

810 – 1,100

$28,576

$42,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$92,350 5.1%

68.1%

1,240 – 1,410

$35,687

$52,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$77,024 1.2%

63.6%

1,220 – 1,390

$17,716

$58,846

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$54,801 1.1%

5.2%

1,450 – 1,540

$34,770

$78,413

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$52,004 5.4%

87.2%

1,020 – 1,220

$24,517

$45,511

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$51,966 0.9%

66.4%

1,150 – 1,340

$41,849

$58,082

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$51,340 5.0%

79.4%

1,250 – 1,440

$42,342

$69,063

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Colonial Athletic Association

$33,029 33.2%

89.0%

1,150 – 1,320

$33,228

$55,825

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$863,969
2.1%

$129,530
6.3%

$118,039
1.5%

$92,350
5.1%

$77,024
1.2%

$54,801
1.1%

$52,004
5.4%

$51,966
0.9%

$51,340
5.0%

$33,029
33.2%